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The Good Egg

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The Good Egg by Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald
Publication Date: February 12, 2019
Format: Book
Who it’s for: Kids

This is one good egg! Literally. The main character is an egg, and he’s very good- the one good egg in a dozen, while the other eggs’ behavior is often kind of rotten. The good egg rescues kittens, helps the elderly, cleans up messes, and tries to convince his siblings to be good too. But the pressure of trying so hard to be perfectly good, and trying to change others’ behavior, eventually makes the little egg start to crack. It’s time for the good egg to take some time for himself. Spending time to relax and try a few new things helps the good egg to learn some important lessons: not to be so hard on others or himself, and that he doesn’t have to be perfect to be a good egg.

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Hildegard of Bingen: Scientist, Composer, Healer, and Saint

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Hildegard of Bingen: Scientist, Composer, Healer, and Saint by Demi
Publication Date: April 7, 2019
Who it’s for: Kids

Hildegard of Bingen was born in 1098, and she was one of the most remarkable and influential women of her time. Blessed with an astonishing array of talents, Hildegard was a mystic, theologian, scientist, doctor, nutritionist, composer, writer, linguist, and artist. Popes and kings, as well as humble peasants, sought her wise counsel. Today, Hildegard of Bingen is recognized as a saint and doctor by the Catholic Church and is  revered by many Lutherans and other Protestants. Find out more about her life in this beautifully illustrated book by award-winning author, Demi.

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There Are No Bears In This Bakery

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There Are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-Roach

Publication Date: January 8, 2019
Format: Book
Who it’s for: Kids

Muffin the Cat takes her job providing security for her human owner’s bakery very seriously. Each night, while the baker sleeps, Muffin listens for sounds to alert her to trouble, like the rustle and squeak of mice, or the rattle and clang of raccoons. But one night, she hears a new sound. Is it rumbling? Is it growling? What could it be? Certainly not a BEAR in the bakery?! Read on to see what Muffin finds, what she does about it, and what becomes of the bakery’s stock of treats and sweets in this sweet and funny sequel to A Bear Ate Your Sandwich.

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Backyard Bears: Conservation, Habitat Changes, & the Rise of Urban Wildlife

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The cover of the book "Backyard Bears"Backyard Bears: Conservation, Habitat Changes, & the Rise of Urban Wildlife by Amy E. Cherrix (Scientists in the Field series)
Format: Book
Who it’s for: Kids

When you picture a scientist, do you think of somebody in a white coat working in a laboratory? The Scientists in the Field books show a whole different side of science- people who dive deep underwater, hike through jungles, climb volcanoes, crawl through caves, and (in this latest volume) track bears in their habitats. Backyard Bears is the story of a group of wildlife scientists learning about bears that live not in the wilderness, but in the city of Asheville, North Carolina. How did there get to be bears in a big city? What do they eat, where do they live, and how do they take care of their cubs? Are city bears dangerous to people and pets? Or are people more dangerous to bears? How many bears can live in Asheville, and still have enough to eat and places  to live? Follow wildlife scientists as they track bears, climb trees, and use technology to find the answers.

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Dump Truck’s Colors & Cement Mixer’s ABC

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Coming Soon! Dump Truck’s Colors & Cement Mixer’s ABC  by Sherri Rinker & Ethan Long
October 2, 2018
Format: Board Book
Who’s it For: Babies & Toddlers

Dump Truck and Cement Mixer from the beloved bedtime book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site are back, this time in a pair of board books for the littlest truck-lovers! Dump truck loves to haul and dump heavy, colorful loads all day, under the blue sky in the morning and the white moon at night, discovering every color of the rainbow along the way. Meanwhile, Cement Mixer is happiest when he’s spinning up a fresh load of cement and pouring it out on the job site, learning A-Z construction vocabulary as he works.
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Beverly Cleary’s Classic Audiobooks- Perfect for Summertime Family Travel

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Cover Image of "Ralph S. Mouse Audio Collection" by Beverly ClearyRalph S. Mouse Audio Collection by Beverly Cleary, read by B.D. Wong (Find it in the catalog)
The Ramona Quimby Audio Collection by Beverly Cleary, read by Stockard Channing (Find it in the catalog )
The Henry Huggins Audio Collection by Beverly Cleary, read by Neil Patrick Harris (Find it in the catalog)
Format: Digital Audiobook
Who it’s for: Kids, Everyone

Ahhh, summer… time for popsicles! Playing in the sprinkler! And sometimes, long road trips with the whole family. To pass the miles in peace, listen to an audiobook that everyone in the car can enjoy. Actors B.D. Wong, Stockard Channing, and Neil Patrick Harris have delightfully narrated the classic Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph S. Mouse books by Beverly Cleary. Adults will love hearing these favorites again while kids discover them for the first time. All three are available for on Overdrive and Hoopla.